Vigil Saturday at Dover park to honor slain Conn. school children

DOVER — Local teacher Greg Brown has organized a vigil Saturday from 1-3 p.m. at the Henry Law Park in downtown Dover to honor the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting victims.

“The decorated Christmas tree will be the center gathering area of the ceremony. It is such a tragedy and a time of comfort to remember the children that were lost. We want to share in the families pain and anguish to let them know they are not alone,” City Manager Mike Joyal said.

The public is encouraged to participate and bring ornaments to hang on the tree to show their support and remembrance. A post office box for cards and gifts has been created for all to send their comforting letters, or anything else they would like to contribute to the Newtown, Conn, community. The address is: The Families Of Newtown, PO Box 3700, Newtown CT 06470.
The ornaments hung on the Henry Law Christmas tree will be sent to this PO Box for the town to collect.

“This is more of a solemn remembrance then an event. We want to show Newtown, Conn., that the community of Dover, N.H., has them in their thoughts,” said Christopher Parker, city Planning Committee director.

Exactly one week after the tragedy, today at 9:30 a.m., bells near the park will ring 26 times for the fallen victims.